Neil Patrick Harris’ Family Rocks with Uncle Elton John

Actor Neil Patrick Harris and his husband David Burtka took their two kids to an Elton John concert last week

The concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden was the last stop on Elton John’s farewell tour and was the first ever for the kids.

‘We are beyond grateful to consider this artist and genius a friend. His husband is remarkable, his children divine. Thank you for the spectacular memories, good Sir’, Neil Patrick Harris wrote on Instagram.

About Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris was born on June 15, 1973 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A. He currently lives in Harlem, the Upper Manhattan neighborhood of New York City.

What is he famous for?

Harris is an actor, singer, writer and producer. He is known for playing the teen doctor, “Doogie Howser, MD” on the American sitcom of the same name. Harris is most famous for playing the role of Barney Stinson on the hit sitcom, “How I Met Your Mother”.

Beyond TV, Harris has had success on the stage, winning the 2014 Tony Award for his lead role in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” on Broadway. Harris has since hosted the Tony Awards four times, the Primetime Emmy Awards twice as well as the Academy Awards in 2014.

Is Neil Patrick Harris gay?

In Harris’ 2014 memoire, “Choose Your Own Autobiography”, Harris recounts years of telling people he was bisexual before coming out as gay in Hollywood.

Harris came out to the public as gay on November 4, 2006, saying, “I am happy to dispel any rumours or misconceptions and am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest”.

Harris is married to his long time partner David Burtka. The two are parents to twins, Harper and Gideon.